Jared got some time with James Martin from Aegaeon during the Slaughter Survivors tour. This tour presented their first opportunity to get around the West Coast. James talked about what it's like being a DIY band and how the year's been so far. Plus, plans for the rest of the year.

And of course, the moment that makes any MetalsPeak interview outside the Marquis Theater complete: interrupting, peddling, homeless guy.